Wonton Soup with Mushrooms and Bok Choy

 

Ingredients:

For the Soup:

• 6 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1 small tomato, chopped (for a touch of red color)
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste (optional, for added color)
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (for a bit of tang)

For the Wontons:

• 1/2 lb ground pork (or chicken)
• 1/4 cup finely chopped mushrooms (shiitake or button mushrooms work well)
• 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 pack of wonton wrappers

Additional Ingredients:

• 2 cups bok choy, chopped
• 1 cup mushroom noodles (or regular noodles)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (for stir-frying)
• 1 tablespoon chili paste (optional, for added spice)

Instructions:

 

1. Make the Wontons:

In a bowl, combine the ground pork, chopped mushrooms, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, and garlic.

Place a teaspoon of the filling in the center of each wonton wrapper. Wet the edges with a little water and fold them into a triangle or a pouch shape, sealing them tightly.

Set aside.

 

2. Prepare the Soup:

In a large pot, heat the sesame oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and ginger and sauté until fragrant.

Add the chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, and soy sauce. Stir to combine and cook for 2 minutes.

Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Add white pepper and rice vinegar. Let it simmer for 5 minutes to blend the flavors.

3. Cook the Wontons:

Bring the soup to a boil and gently add the wontons into the pot. Simmer for 5-6 minutes, or until the wontons float and are cooked through.

4. Add the Noodles and Bok Choy:

In a separate pot, cook the mushroom noodles (or any noodles of your choice) according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.

In the last few minutes of cooking the wontons, add the chopped bok choy into the soup and cook for 2-3 minutes until it wilts.

5. Assemble:

To serve, divide the cooked noodles between bowls.

Ladle the soup with wontons, mushrooms, and bok choy over the noodles.

Garnish with green onions and chili paste (if desired) for extra flavor.